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* If you want to hide your thick legs: choose a knee-length skirt that should not be too narrow. It would be great if it has a small opening in the bottom.

* If you want to hide your hips and buttocks: The most important thing in these circumstances is to get some volume (yes, volume!). Choose a wide flared skirt, a flounce dress or a short balloon skirt   that will lengthen and fit your body and you will be able to hide what you want to hide under the balloon.

* If you want to hide your stomach: To be able to take some attention off of your stomach, choose  high-waisted skirts with front pockets.

* If you are slender: your thinness will allow you to show off the legs when wearing mini skirts, lycra outfits and pencil skirts to show off your curves which you have achieved during many hours in the gym or by making a diet plan.

* Advice for everyone: it doesn’t matter what is your body shape: tall or short, with big buttocks or flat buttocks… the ankle-length skirts are advisable for all women, and the same happens with straight skirts.

Shopping directory: Skirts

Each one of them has a very different body: Jennifer Aniston is very thin, has narrow hips, and is not too tall; Jessica Simspon is voluptuous and has strong legs; Sienna Miller is also thin and bony; and Scarlett Johansson is really hot. But not one of them is afraid to show the legs and it is not because aesthetic reasons, but comfort reasons.

Not everybody dares to wear shorts in the city. Although they are a common garment in summer and in the beach,  people tend to wear them in less-trafficked areas, where they don’t feel insecure; but lately, we’re seeing more and more women who prefer wear shorts, instead of wearing mini skirts, because they never have to worry about bending over or about the wind blowing their skirt up.

Of course, it is necessary to know how to wear shorts because their dimensions are reduced.

If we take the celebrities as example, maybe the Penelope Cruz’s look in the movie “Vicky Cristina Barcelona” is not the best choice, at least in that way: the shorts make her look very wide. On the other hand, Jennifer Aniston wears it in a very discreet and favourable manner: combining them with a cute top is the key. The sport look, like the Sienna Miller one,  is a wonderful choice to do exercise and look good. The country version is only advisable for unconditional fans of the country’s way of life (just like Jessica Simpson). Anyway, be alert because  the cowboy boots will come back next winter. We’ll see.

Shopping directory: Shorts

Each season features colors that are the common denominator in the designers and brands. This way, those colors end up becoming a strong trend. In this moment, fuchsia is the explosive star of the season… but are you game to wear it on your feet?

Yeah, not only your clothes could be colored with this vivid, festive and funny color: Your feet too. The possibilities are endless. The important thing to preserve is the color. The materials, brands and models are up to you.

Believe it or not, fuchsia is also perfect for shy women because they can choose some dark and sober suits or outfits, while brightening up the appearance with fuchsia shoes and matching accessories. They will look good.

This very intense color encourages you to feel sexy and funny. It is present on the catwalks this season. It has very positive qualities. The advantage of this bright and gaudy color is it rejuvenates and highlights the tan. It is a cheerful color, but if you use it appropriately, it also can be very sophisticated.

Shopping directory: Shoes, Sandals

Barack Obama rolls up his shirt sleeves and John McCain wears sweaters under the suit, but in the 2008 presidential campaign, there are not hunting shirts, windsurfing trunks or something resembling  Michael Dukakis’ helmet.

The most prominent thing in the wardrobes of Obama and McCain is their consistency, said Ned Martel, who has traveled with both campaigns as Men’s Vogue deputy editor.

According to Martel, McCain’s style is the traditional Republican clothes: a dark suit, a striped tie, solid shirt and, sometimes, a sweater.

Obama often goes without a tie and he wears dark solid suits or khaki pants. He prefers blue or silver ties and white shirts.

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Shopping directory: Shirts, Tops

It is obvious when the cold begins, it is necessary to cover most of our anatomy to be able to fight against the icy wind and winter days. For that reason, the scarves and neckerchiefs are a good choice and return each year. However, usually they compete with other accessories that keep us warm like high neck sweaters or mufflers.

Nevertheless, a large neckerchief (or a scarf) is something with a very European look that makes it an ideal accessory to carry out their function and, at the same time, stay up to date on fashion. Usually, the cold is not excessive during the autumn, so they don’t need to look like an ugly belt or a shawl. Instead,  try to wear them as if they were necklaces with several knots around the neck.

Even so, the traditional way still works, of course, and scarves still are an elegant accessory. They can be worn by both men and women, and there are sizes and designs for everyone. Some stores like Zara offer very beautiful scarves with nice colors and a wonderful texture.

There are cashmere scarves or even scarves that are made of very thin materials that make them look good.  Sometimes you should look for a solid color that stands out in your wardrobe.

Maybe you don’t have coats for every single winter day, but a scarf always will give an additional touch to your clothes without being extravagant.

Related article: How to Wear a Scarf in Five Different Styles

Shopping directory: Scarves, Wraps

Coca-Cola is going to launch a new collection… of bottles. Italian designer Roberto Cavalli worked together with The Coca-Cola Company to create three designs to decorate the bottles of the famous soft drink, in one of its versions in Italy, which is known as Diet Coke (or Coca-Cola Light).

The bottles will be available in three varieties of animal pattern that imitates the appearance of the designer’s work. Cavalli talked about this new collection: “I really enjoyed creating three different outfits for the mythical silhouette of the Coca-Cola Light countour that are seductive and feminine in perfect Cavalli style. I created them for young people, who have always been one of my important sources of inspiration.”

The bottles will be available starting from next September and until December. Only 300,000 of the bottles will be produced. The only bad thing is everything seems to indicate that they will only be sold in Italy.

Also, some months ago, fashion designer Patricia Field made a proposal that included four designs in colors like red, gold, turquoise,  and pink, which symbolize passion, career, fashion and  love, respectively. They were sold by Selfridges (a chain of department stores in the United Kingdom) last May.

Visit Roberto Cavalli Web Site

Shopping directory: Replicas

Karl Lagerfeld has a new line of handbags for spring / summer 2009. The collection took a year to develop, and Lagerfeld approved each of the 42 designs.

The collection includes several laptop cases, which is a surprise since Lagerfeld has said in the past even he doesn’t know how to use a computer: “I don’t use a computer; I do research with my brain. And if I want or need to — I get people to do it for me”. Although Lagerfeld has an iPod, he is known for being a technophobe, but now he seems to be prepared to jump into unknown territory.

According to some reports, this collection is “inspired by the designer’s passion for modern architecture and photography, and especially by his spirited lifestyle and iconic personality”.

Each item will cost between $600 and $3000.

Karl Lagerfeld official site

Shopping directory: Purses

There are few women who have a model’s body. However, every woman has some charm and it can be highlighted by preserving the style and choosing how to dress smartly. Use the following tips about dressing:

* Extra large tops and tight tops are not for you: choose those that touch your skin softly.

* Avoid the three-quarter sleeve T-shirts, three-quarter sleeve blouses and sleeveless ones. Square necks are better than V-necks.

* Bubble skirts and mini-skirts are not advisable: it is better for you to wear a knee-length skirt or mid-thigh length skirt.

* Wear straight pants. Avoid too tight pants and flared pants.

* Always keep the neck and face uncovered.

* It is advisable to wear medium width belts, neither very wide nor very narrow.

* Don’t wear clothes with large prints. Also, avoid wide, vertical stripes.

* Avoid long jackets: generally you should prefer the hip length jacket, lower than the waist (4 to 6 inches).

More tips here

Shopping directory: Plus Sizes

If you are short, having a very long hair is not a hairstyle that favors you, even if you love it. Long hair is traditionally reserved for tall (and not very thin) women. A long and waved hair is also inadvisable for the short women because it makes them look shorter.

Forget the idea that the short hair is not very feminine. On the contrary, today there are two things that are in fashion: haircuts that expose the nape of the neck and mid-length hair. Remember that a mid-length haircut will be much better for you if you are short and you have a small face: this haircut will emphasize the neck and fit your figure.

If you are short and thin, mid-length hair is the best option. Nowadays, it is in fashion, so you are lucky. Also, you can complement your hairstyle with bangs (fringe).

On the other hand, if you are short but you have extra weight, cut your hair with no fear. And, if you have a round face, forget the bangs!

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Shopping directory: Petite

* If you have thin legs and are higher than average, you can wear some leggings and slim-fit pants. They will look good on your body.

* On the other hand, slim-fit pants and leggings are a bad choice for short women, especially if the pants have wrinkles around your ankles.

* Having thin and long legs is perfect, but if they are too thin, it would be better if you wear straight pants, which should be narrow, but not too tight.

* If you have wide hips, straight pants are the best choice, too.

* If you are lucky enough to have a thin body with a flat stomach, dare to wear high waist pants. They are complicated, but you will look hot.

* Hemmed pants must be advised only for tall women, because they will make you look short.

* In case you want to make your bum look prominent, try to wear some pants with back pockets, appliques, lapels, embroideries, etc.

* Keep in mind that dark colors and vertical stripes will make you look thinner. On the other hand, light colors and the big prints will have a contrary effect.

Shopping directory: Pants